Chicago police commander gunned down in Loop pursuing a suspect

Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer was shot to death at the Thompson Center on Feb. 13, 2018, after chasing a man fleeing from tactical officers, police said. Bauer, a 31-year-veteran who had been in the area for training, confronted the man, according to police and other sources. (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer was shot to death at the Thompson Center on Feb. 13, 2018, after chasing a man fleeing from tactical officers, police said. Bauer, a 31-year-veteran who had been in the area for training, confronted the man, according to police and other sources. (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer was shot to death at the Thompson Center on Feb. 13, 2018, after chasing a man fleeing from tactical officers, police said. Bauer, a 31-year-veteran who had been in the area for training, confronted the man, according to police and other sources. (Chicago Tribune)